beseem

archaic
as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper ordered his servants to deck the hall with such adornments as might beseem for the holidays

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  • Meanwhile, the same debates accompanying discussions of slavery reparations in greater society permeate the order as well: Some feel a moral urgency while others criticize the effort as unfairly burdening the entities of today or suggesting the order’s ongoing work with the poor should suffice.
    Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • On this particular night, however, role playing must suffice.
    Abigail Adams, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?
    Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • The new stand is the key building block of a masterplan to turn the world’s oldest international stadium into a venue befitting the Premier League.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is headed back to Los Angeles this year and should feature a class befitting Hollywood's allure.
    Troy Smith, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • This top foundation serves all skin types, locks in place for up to 12 hours, and actually works to activate your skin’s production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The disparity is even greater with respect to people serving the longest sentences.
    Steve Zeidman, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In a look channeling the symbolic figure Uncle Sam, Jackson wore a custom Bode outfit consisting of a three-piece suit and an overcoat cut from Italian wool suiting.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Allison Lind Interiors In the Catskills mountain cabin of longtime clients, designer Allison Lind worked to create an inviting, comfortable retreat that also suited their modern design tastes.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
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  • Its slim design fits easily into bags and pockets, including your favorite belt bag, while providing essential protection against digital theft.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2025
  • This exhibit fits into Leu Gardens’ mission of finding more ways to engage the community.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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